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Backcountry Hunter
by Jordan Park · @budget_trails
Printed March 3, 2026
Affordable setup for getting into backpacking without breaking the bank. Total gear cost under $600.
Base Weight
8 lb 1.2 oz
packed
Worn Weight
170g
on body
Consumable
0g
food/water/fuel
Total
8 lb 7.2 oz
all items
| Item | Brand | Weight | Qty | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Copper Spur HV UL1 | Big Agnes | 907g | 1 |
| Item | Brand | Weight | Qty | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite | Therm-a-Rest | 354g | 1 | |
| [ ] | Enigma Quilt 20°F | Enlightened Equipment | 567g | 1 |
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https://backcountryhunter.com/loadouts/l3
| Item | Brand | Weight | Qty | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Jetboil MiniMo | Jetboil | 415g | 1 | |
| [ ] | Sea to Summit Spork | Sea to Summit | 9g | 1 |
| Item | Brand | Weight | Qty | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Frogg Toggs Rain Jacket(worn) | Frogg Toggs | 170g | 1 | |
| [ ] | Darn Tough Micro Crew | Darn Tough | 85g | 2 |
| Item | Brand | Weight | Qty | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Granite Gear Crown2 60 | Granite Gear | 2 lb 6.8 oz | 1 |
| Item | Brand | Weight | Qty | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Nitecore NU25 | Nitecore | 28g | 1 |
| Item | Brand | Weight | Qty | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Sawyer Squeeze | Sawyer | 85g | 1 |
| Item | Brand | Weight | Qty | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Tenacious Tape | Gear Aid | 28g | 1 |